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Walton Rocks Beach

Geologic Areas

Colorful springs, rocky shorelines, deep sinkholes, and tall bluffs are just part of the fascinating geologic wonders along Florida’s trails. Here’s where to find them.

Royal Springs

Geologic Wonders in Florida

Florida has the highest concentration of springs in the world. There are more than 2,000 miles of coastline, where interesting natural features like rocky shorelines, sea caves, and massive dunes can be found. We have interesting karst features like sinkholes and caves, waterways with waterfalls and rapids, and so much more. Explore these outdoor recreation destinations with geologic features along their trails.

Caves Rapids Sinkholes Springs Waterfalls

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Featured Destinations

Explore some of Florida’s best trails and parks with geologic features.

Bear-N-Oak Trail

Bear-N-Oak Trail

Bear-N-Oak Trail
Blowing Rocks Jupiter FL

Blowing Rocks Preserve

Blowing Rocks Preserve
Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park

Camp Helen State Park
Citrus Trail at Lizzie Hart Sink

Citrus Hiking Trail

Citrus Hiking Trail
Devils Millhopper Nature Trail

Devil’s Millhopper Nature Trail

Devil’s Millhopper Nature Trail
Devils Millhopper stairs down

Devils Millhopper Geological State Park

Devils Millhopper Geological State Park
Phipps Park

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
Enchanted Forest Titusville trail

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Falling Creek Falls

Falling Creek Falls

Falling Creek Falls
Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters Sinkhole Trail

Falling Waters Sinkhole Trail
Bluff forest with cascading creek

Falling Waters State Park

Falling Waters State Park
Florida Caverns State Park

Florida Caverns State Park

Florida Caverns State Park
Aucilla Sinks

Florida Trail, Aucilla Sinks

Florida Trail, Aucilla Sinks
Paddlers attempting Big Shoals

Florida Trail, Bell Springs to Big Shoals

Florida Trail, Bell Springs to Big Shoals
Florida Trail Suwannee

Florida Trail, Camp Branch to Suwannee Springs

Florida Trail, Camp Branch to Suwannee Springs
Florida Trail, Juniper Creek

Florida Trail, Juniper Creek

Florida Trail, Juniper Creek
Seminole State Forest

Florida Trail, Seminole State Forest

Florida Trail, Seminole State Forest
Florida Trail, Sopchoppy River

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy River

Florida Trail, Sopchoppy River
Florida Trail Seashore Dunes

Florida Trail, UWF/SRIA Dunes Preserve

Florida Trail, UWF/SRIA Dunes Preserve
La Chua alligators

La Chua Trail

La Chua Trail
Leon Sinks

Leon Sinks Geological Area

Leon Sinks Geological Area
Manatee Springs

Manatee Springs State Park

Manatee Springs State Park
Fern grotto inside the Gold Head ravine

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
River sink at O'Leno State Park

O’Leno State Park

O’Leno State Park
Pinelands Trail

Pinelands Trail

Pinelands Trail
Lake Talquin Ravine Trail

Ravine Trail

Ravine Trail
Spring Boils Trail

Spring Boils Trail

Spring Boils Trail
Limestone formation along the Suwannee River

Suwannee River State Park

Suwannee River State Park
Yearling Trail

The Yearling Trail

The Yearling Trail
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Topsail Hill Preserve Hiking Trails

Topsail Hill Preserve Hiking Trails
Wakulla River as seen from in front of Wakulla Lodge

Wakulla Springs State Park

Wakulla Springs State Park
Washington Oaks Gardens

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

ALL Destinations with Geologic Features

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